There are 7 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), train, rideshare, or car
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Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane DCA - ORF
1h 24m$95–530Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest- Take the bus from Arlington to Norfolkbus FlixBus N2601
6h 3m$34–55Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly
- Take the subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane IAD - ORF
3h 18m$72–341Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Alexandria to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
5h 34m$67–143Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BWI - ORF
3h 28m$80–941Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Chesapeake193.8 mi
3h 28mDrive 193.8 mi
- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeakecar 193.8 mi
3h 28m$36–52
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake is to bus which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $95 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Arlington and arriving at Robert Hall & Military via Military & Poplar Hall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 2 Platform-Trains South Toward Alexandria and arriving at Norfolk via Alexandria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Chesapeake is 152 miles. The road distance is 194.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake without a car is to train which takes 5h 34m and costs $65 - $150.
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Arlington station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Alexandria station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake is to fly which takes 1h 24m and costs $95 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 5h 34m, you could also bus, which costs $30 - $55 and takes 6h 3m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Chesapeake, City of Chesapeake, VA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Alexandria to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $65–140 and the journey takes 4h 26m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Norfolk International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–500
Subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard Fare
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Alexandria to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Arlington to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Chesapeake
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Norfolk station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake is 195 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Chesapeake.
There are 245+ hotels available in Chesapeake.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Chesapeake. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.